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Quick Links You might have seen “Extended RAM” in your Android phone’s settings or spec sheet. Some companies call it RAM Plus, Virtual RAM, Memory Fusion, Dynamic Memory, or Expanded RAM. The feature supposedly “adds” extra memory to your phone. Let’s find out how (and if) it actually works. What is Extended RAM When you download an app, your phone saves it in its internal storage. But when you open that app, it has to be loaded into temporary memory while you’re using it....

Quick Links Summary The Flipper Zero is an all in one “hacking” device. You can read, write, and emulate NFC, and RFID, send BadUSB scripts, and more. Its credit card-reading capabilities got it into trouble with Amazon. What if you combined the classic and cute concept of a Tamagotchi pet toy with the capabilities of Sci-Fi hacker devices? You know the type, hold it up, and it just does the hacking, ignoring all reality....

Quick Links Modern web browsers offer ways to back up browsing data on one device and sync it on another. It’s a convenient way to pick up where you left off when you switch devices. All it takes is a few clicks. Use Your Google Account on Chrome to Sync Data Between Devices To move Chrome data from one device to another, you must back up the data to your Google account....

Quick Links Everyone knows the names of the main carriers in the US—AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon—but many others are floating around as well. Google Fi Wireless is one of the more popular alternatives to the Big Three, but you may be wondering how it actually works. We’ll spill Google’s secrets. What is Google Fi? If you’re wondering which network Google Fi uses, you probably already know it isn’t your typical cell phone carrier....

Quick Links Summary Want to send a file to someone on Discord, but the app just won’t allow you to do it? Not sure what Discord’s file upload restrictions are? No problem. We’ll tell you what file sizes Discord accepts in its various membership types and how you can get around the limit to send larger files. Let’s find out. What Is Discord’s Size Limit for Uploaded Files? Discord’s limit for uploaded files is 25 MB per file....

Summary For many people, a desktop PC is more than just a functional device. PC building has become a fine art in some circles, and in the pursuit of the perfect PC build, some enthusiasts have resorted to a mild kind of fakery, in the form of “dummy” RAM. What Is Dummy RAM Anyway? Dummy RAM looks like regularRAM sticks. You can plug them into your RAM slots, power them all up, and they’ll light up if it’s the kind with RGB lighting....

Quick Links KDE Plasma is all about customization and efficiency. With the right shortcuts, everyday desktop tasks can be much easier. Let’s explore how mastering these shortcuts can improve the KDE Plasma experience. If you’re new to Linux, keep in mind that when we refer to the “Meta” key we’re referring to what you would call the “Windows” key on Windows computers. Getting Started with KDE Plasma Shortcuts KDE Plasma has plenty of shortcuts to help you move around the desktop fast....

8BitDo has its retro gaming-inspired mechanical keyboards on sale, so now’s the time to pick them up and enjoy something you won’t get with any other mechanical keyboard. Two giant “Super Buttons” you’re able to mash to your heart’s content. What’s better than a good, reliablemechanical keyboard? One that takes you back to the days of retro gaming—one where CRT TVs and cartridge blowing were commonplace. 8Bitdo must have felt the same, aslast yearthe company released Famicom and Nintendo-inspiredtenkeyless(TKL) mechanical keyboards, complete with a pad with two giant Super Buttons you can program as an extra fun bonus....

Quick Links Mousepads come in all sorts of colors, patterns, shapes, and, of course, sizes. A typical mousepad is a small circle or rectangle that sits next to your keyboard. If that’s all you’ve known, it’s time to go big. The public debut of the humble mousepad happened in 1968 during “The Mother of All Demos,” a revolutionary demonstration given by Douglas Engelbart. It was a typical-sized mousepad—just big enough for the general area around the mouse....

Logitech now offers a dedicated Meta Quest stylus called the MX Ink. Priced at $130, the MX Ink promises to help users “create, annotate, and navigate” 3D or 2D elements in virtual reality. Technically speaking, you can already use the Meta Quest controllers to draw in apps like Gravity Sketch, PaintingVR, Adobe Substance Modeler, or VRChat. The MX Ink simply aims to make VR-based 3D modeling and 2D design more comfortable and intuitive....

Quick Links Task Scheduler is a hidden gem in Windows that many users overlook. I was no different—until I finally tried it and wondered why I hadn’t used it sooner. From scheduling PC restarts to running custom scripts, here are some tasks you can effortlessly automate with this powerful tool. 1Schedule a PC Restart How often do we leave our laptops or computers running for days or weeks without a restart?...

Quick Links YouTube Music offers many features that might already have you hooked to its wide catalog. But with streaming services, there is always room for improvement and features that add color to your listening experience. The Best of YouTube Music Some of my favorite elements about YouTube Music include its responsive grid design, the ability to download songs, the option to view “related” songs while your current session is happening, and samples....

The fastest way to do anything on your computer is with a dedicated keyboard shortcut. That includes navigating files and folders, which is where Finder shortcuts come in so handy. Speeding up such a common task by ditching the mouse cursor can really pay off. Eventually, these shortcuts become second nature, helping you save time and avoid distractions while trying to get things done. Here are my personal highlights. 1Preview File: Spacebar Quick Look might be your Mac’s greatest productivity feature....